States must adopt new income verification system for benefits
In markupH.R. 1755Latest action
Sponsor: William R. Timmons IV · Representative · SC
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Official title: Timely and Accurate Benefits Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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States must adopt a new income-checking system within one year or risk losing federal funding for benefit programs.
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What does this do?
This bill would require states, U.S. territories, and Washington D.C. to use a new computer system called an Enhanced Income Verification Platform. The system would automatically compare what applicants report as their income against sources like wages, gig work, rental income, child support, gifts, and bank account transactions. Applicants could choose to allow access to their bank account data and would have a chance to review the information for accuracy.
Who does it affect?
State governments would be required to adopt the new system. Anyone who applies for or receives a federal benefit based on their income would be affected by this change.
Why does it matter?
States that do not adopt the system within one year could lose federal funding for benefit programs that use income to decide who qualifies or how much they receive, such as Medicaid, food assistance, and housing aid.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 29, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.